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YG53 FFC

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,996 mi
Last recorded81,996 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FFC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 81,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 600,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 60,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,895 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear ns sill damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,895 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear ns sill damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,100 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 52,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,288 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 31,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,283 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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YG53 FFC is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG53 FFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG53 FFC is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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